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Remembering September 11: Loss of Dickerson remains vivid

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Thu,09/11/25-9:53AM, 4,538 Reads
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on Sept. 11, 2011.
It’s an older photograph, with a slight yellow tint to it.
Snug in a small frame, Carolyn Hicks runs her fingers over the glass protecting the picture of her children.
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Sunnye Kay Berry McGraw

Mon,02/05/18-3:39PM, 4,534 Reads
Sunnye Kay Berry McGraw, 59, beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend, departed this life on

February 1, 2018 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS.
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Drug overdose deaths keep rising

Wed,12/23/15-8:46AM, 4,530 Reads
Among the many addictions of American culture — drugs, tobacco, liquor, soft drinks, chocolate, video games — it would seem like our increasing dependence on prescription medication would be the easiest to control.

The statistics say otherwise. Prescription drug abuse continues to worsen.
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Tough loss for Raiders at Deer Creek

By TAYLOR HAWKINS TAYLOR HAWKINS
Wed,10/03/18-10:05AM, 4,529 Reads
A tough season for Benton Academy continued on Friday night with a 36-26 loss to Deer Creek School, bringing their record to 0-7 on the season.
But it wasn’t from a lack of effort on the part of the Raiders.
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Governor Tate Reeves: State of the State Address - 2022

By PRESS RELEASE - GOVERNOR TATE REEVES PRESS RELEASE - GOVERNOR TATE REEVES
Tue,01/25/22-4:36PM, 4,527 Reads 263,893 Statewide
Below is a press release from Governor Tate Reeves:
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Linda Pearl Smith

Mon,02/10/20-9:57AM, 4,525 Reads
Linda Pearl Smith was born on January 31, 1943. She passed away at home surrounded by loved ones at 3:45 am, on February 4, 2020. She was 76 years old.
A Memorial Service will be helwas held Sunday at Parkview Church.
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Mississippi House kills medical marijuana bill

By GEOFF PENDER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY GEOFF PENDER - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Wed,03/10/21-4:26PM, 4,524 Reads 206,937 Statewide
After bitter debate — and accusations of lawmakers lying and profiteering — the state House killed a Senate bill aimed at creating a legislative alternative to the Mississippi medical marijuana program voters overwhelmingly added to the state constitution in November.
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Hometown Hero: Hooker gives back to his community

By JASON PATTERSON JASON PATTERSON
Tue,03/19/19-1:17PM, 4,522 Reads
Jonathan Hooker has always believed that you don’t have to be wealthy or powerful to make a positive difference in your community.
The 34-year-old Yazoo native is proving it every day.
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Second suspect charged in E911 robbery

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Fri,10/12/18-5:11PM, 4,522 Reads
The second suspect, in what investigators are calling an inside job, is behind bars after allegedly robbing a 911 dispatcher at gunpoint.
Jared Waters, 19, was charged with armed robbery. A Yazoo County dispatcher, Terrance Freeman, was also charged with accessory to armed robbery earlier this week.
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YCHS parking lot pavement stops due to harassment

By JAMIE PATTERSON JAMIE PATTERSON
Sat,05/14/22-11:00AM, 4,519 Reads
The recent paving project of the Yazoo City High School parking lot has stopped due to “harassment” from some during the work.
The parking lot of the local high school has been a major concern within the community, and work finally started on the lot last week with Delta Asphalt providing the much-needed service.
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